The Neurobiological Significance of Oral Health Care:
EyeHeart Intelligence The Neurobiological Significance of Oral Health Care: Why Dental Care Should Be Recognized as Mandatory Health Care By Katie Lapp Founder, EyeHeart Universe EyeHeart Intelligence Executive Summary For generations, healthcare systems have treated oral health as separate from medical health. This artificial division has resulted in millions of people being denied access to preventive and restorative dental care despite overwhelming scientific evidence demonstrating that the mouth is an integral component of the human nervous system, immune system, digestive system, cardiovascular system, and psychological well-being. Modern neurobiology reveals that teeth are not inert structures. They are living sensory organs connected directly to the brain through extensive neural networks. Oral tissues serve as critical interfaces between the external environment and the body's internal systems. When oral health deteriorates, consequences extend far beyond the mou...